Dear HPS Community,

End of Term 1 Arrangements

Please note that next Thursday 6th April is the final day of Term 1. The school day will finish at 2.30. There will be a short end of term assembly from 2.15-2.30.

Term 2 will begin for all students on Monday 24th April.

It is important to note that Tuesday 25th April is a public holiday for ANZAC Day.
There will also be a Curriculum Day (student free) on Thursday 4th May

School Council Information in the newsletter

Throughout 2023, we aim to continue to build community understanding of the purpose of School Council, but also ways that HPS families can actively engage with school council. As part of this process, we have added a designated School Council page to the newsletter. Please take a moment to look through this page, which includes information regarding the recent school council elections and development of sub-committees.

School Age Care Day Program - Curriculum Day (Thursday 4th May)

As you will be aware, on Thursday 4th May (Week 2) HPS will be closed to students for a planned curriculum day. As we had throughout 2022, the School Age Care (SAC) program will be running a Day Program for students. Registration information will be shared on Monday 24th April and will close on Monday 1st May.

Student Leadership - GRIP Conference

During this week the school captains, and members of the Junior School Council, had the opportunity to travel into the city to attend the GRIP Student Leadership Conference

at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Many thanks to Helen Thomas and Claire Jackson for the organisation of the trip and their support of the students on the day. Thank you also to Kristy Davis for her time and support on the day. Below are some thoughts from the students who attended:

We took a train to the GRIP leadership conference. GRIP stands for Generosity, Responsibility, Integrity and People. We learned about ways to bring school together. Choose peoples strengths. If you identify their strengths, you can invite them personally and it might mean more to them – Grace Yr 4
It was very good. We learned how we can improve the school and ideas that schools have already done for inspiration – Oscar Yr 6
I think It was great how they got us to interact with other schools and get their perspectives – Rachel Yr 6
As a leader, we need to think of other people first – Kha Yr 6
I was feeling really excited because I was in front of 2000 people and I got a badge – Hunter Yr 4
I felt really excited – Aspian Yr 4
One important thing is that we should think about our ideas, write it out instead of going straight into it, and take it slow. – Arthur Yr 5
It was very nice to be in the atmosphere, it was really fancy. Think of people who look up to you, people who are left out and like-minded. You have to be willing to carry the load - Ainya Yr 5
Look out for people who are not doing things who might want to be a part of things that they might enjoy. If you’re the person who came up with the idea, lift the heavy weights and let people help out. Look people that we impact so they feel needed and wanted – Henry Yr 6

2024 Foundation Tours

Prospective 2024 Foundation families will have the opportunity to tour our school on the following dates. The tours will be led by our Year 6 students, with the opportunity to also to meet and speak with members of the principal class team.

Wednesday 3rd May (9.15-10.15am)
Saturday 13th May (9.30-10.30am)
Thursday 25th May (9.15-10.15am)

The 2024 Foundation Information Evening will be held on Thursday 4th May, 2023 (6.00-7.00pm).

Key 2023 Dates

2023
Term 1
Monday -Wednesday	3rd - 5th April	Year 3 Camp
Thursday	6th April	Term 1 Ends (2.30)
Term 2
Monday	24th April	Term 2 Commences
Tuesday	25th April	ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Thursday Tuesday	4th May 16th May	Student-Free Day School Council Meeting
Friday	2nd June	Student-Free Day
Monday	12th June	Public Holiday
Friday	23rd June	End of Term 2 (2.30 finish)
Term 3
Monday	10th July	Term 3 Commences
Friday	11th August	Student-free Day
Friday	15th September	End of Term 3 (2.30 finish)
Term 4
Monday	2nd October	Term 3 Commences
Friday	17th November	Student-free day
Wednesday	20th December	End of School Year (1.30)

General News & Reminders